Job Description
Join our award-winning library team as a Senior Library Assistant and elevate your career in Honolulu's vibrant cultural hub. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to deliver exceptional patron experiences while managing specialized collections. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape Hawaii's premier information services.
Why Apply?
• Premium salary range exceeding state averages
• Career advancement pathways into library management
• Work in Honolulu's iconic downtown cultural district
• Full benefits including retirement matching and health insurance
Responsibilities
- Manage digital resource platforms and cataloging systems
- Lead community outreach programs for underserved populations
- Supervise junior staff and volunteer coordination
- Develop specialized subject collections for research patrons
- Implement innovative patron engagement initiatives
- Oversee interlibrary loan networks and acquisitions
- Maintain archival materials and rare manuscripts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or related field
- 3+ years library operations experience
- Advanced proficiency in ILS systems (e.g., Sierra, Koha)
- Knowledge of Hawaiian/Pacific Island archival practices
- Valid Hawaii driver's license for outreach programs
- Experience with grant-funded special projects
- Bilingual English/Fluent Hawaiian preferred
- ALA-accredited certification strongly preferred